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<br />VIII-B-2 <br /> <br />Variance - 1947 Ridge Lane <br />City Council Memo - August 2, 2004 <br />Page 1 <br /> <br />Memo <br /> <br />To: <br /> <br />Mayor Werner and City Council <br /> <br />From: <br /> <br />Courtney Wiekert, Planning Intern <br /> <br />Date: <br /> <br />August 2, 2004 <br /> <br />Subject: <br /> <br />Resolution - LeRoy Finke - Variance #2004-35 to vary from the side <br />yard setback and to enlarge a non-conforming structure to construct a <br />garage addition at 1947 Ridge Lane. <br /> <br />REQUEST <br /> <br />LeRoy Finke seeks a 6.5' variance to the 10' side yard setback requirement as well as a <br />variance to enlarge a non-conforming structure (garage) at 1947 Ridge Lane. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the variance to vary from <br />the side yard setback and to enlarge a non-conforming structure to construct a garage <br />addition at the July 12, 2004 Meeting. The Commissioners granted the variance based on <br />the following criteria: <br /> <br />1) The literal interpretation of the City Code would deprive the applicants of rights <br />commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of <br />Chapter 10. <br /> <br />2) That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from actions of the <br />applicant. <br /> <br />There was limited discussion on the construction ofthe garage. The Commissioners asked <br />if the tree was completely located in the applicant's yard or shared with the neighbor. They <br />also asked for clarification on the concern of the neighbor north to their property. Mr. Finke <br />clarified that the tree is completely in his yard and he has spoken to the neighbor and they <br />had no issues with the garage addition. <br /> <br />I <br />L <br />